Movie Description
The National Health
(1973)Overview
Peter Nichols adapted his own hit play to the screen, based on his experiences in hospitals. A riotous black comedy that's as timely today as ever, it contrasts the appalling conditions in a overcrowded London hospital with a soap opera playing on the televisions there. In an ingenious touch, the same actors appear in the "real" story as well as the "TV" one, thus blurring the distinctions even further. Jack Gould directs such outstanding British actors as Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Jim Dale, Donald Sinden, Mervyn Johns, and, in only his second film, Bob Hoskins. The renowned Carl Davis composed the score.
Featured Crew
Cast
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd
Rees
Foster
Edward Loach
Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton
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Facts
Original TitleThe National Health
Status Released
Release Information
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1973-03-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 38m
Production CompaniesVirgin Films
Genres
- Comedy